Story Sensei Synopsis Class!

I am beginning my first ever online class today. And I’m nervous. Isn’t that funny? I guess it’s because I haven’t ever done a class before. I’ve never done any kind of writing class. (gasp!)

I missed Camy Tang’s synopsis class in February and decided to order her synopsis worksheet. But I found out that she is offering a 2 week class starting today and it’s only $30!!! So I promptly signed up. I am hoping to learn how to do one the proper way…one that makes sense and yet grabs the reader. 🙂 I’ve heard great things about Camy and know it will be wonderful!

Okay, here’s something I saw on a blog recently. I am so sorry I cannot remember what blog it was, but it was so cool. Have you ever thought of a plot, or even began your WIP, only to find that there is a book published with the same plot?

Well, this video demonstrates how even with the same basic plot, your story can be wildly your own. Because you are a creative being, you can put a spin on story ideas that nobody else can. Its flavor is unique to your tastes. Its aroma carries the essence of you. Nobody can spin a tale like you can.

So watch this video and see how the same four chords can play many vastly different songs. Way cool. To each his own….

I hope you enjoy the class! I just did the one in February, and Camy's advice was extremely helpful… I was so pleased and even a bit surprised that she gave feedback to every single person on all the assignments they handed in — and useful feedback, too! I hope to take more workshops with her in the future. She seems like a very giving person.

It's interesting that you said when you start writing on your blog you feel you have to have something important or juicy or special to say. I feel the same way. And then when I start writing everything seems to fall right into place. As if what I'm meant to write was there all the time.Speaking of time I've had little of it lately and instead put some of my poems on my blog. Is that cheating? Good luck with your writing class. Barb

Sherrinda,After reading your comments about my blog and the piece, my moment of success, I had to say thank you. I'm pleased that my voice is coming through. I love to hear a “voice” of another author when you read his/her work over and over. You begin to hear voice. IT cannot always be defined but when it's there you know it. I enjoy reading your blog and am anxious to hear more about the class you're taking. Barbhttp://www.barbwhitti.blogspot.comI'm putting the blog on here because I want to learn everyone elses blog name. I think this helps…blessings…